Children’s Services Registered Manager

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £5,000

Annual bonus £5,000

Management Incentive Plan

Leadership Development Programme

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Job summary

Cambian is recruiting a Registered Manager for a 2-bed children's complex care home. You will oversee care planning, regulatory compliance, and team leadership to deliver high-quality services for looked-after children.

The role requires a Level 5 Diploma or equivalent, with at least 2 years in residential care leadership and a full UK driving licence. A competitive package includes a welcome bonus and annual incentives, plus access to leadership development programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare leadership and Ofsted oversight.
• Knowledge of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation.
• Strong planning and budgetary management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Comprehensive Care Plans tailored to each young person’s needs.
• Build and mentor a high-performing home team with strong recruitment support.
• Lead induction and personal development plans for staff.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to promote welfare.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and budgets.

Skills

Budget control

Team leadership

Planning

Organizing

Resource allocation

Communication

Trauma understanding

Driving license (UK)

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Willingness to start within 6 months

Job description

£47,000 to £50,000 per year, Competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

21/10/2026

About this job

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people?

Join Cambian as a Registered Manager in Wisbech and make a lasting impact people as part of our team.

About Us At Cambian we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our children’s residential homes across the UK. Cambian is part of the CareTech family, where we work collectively to support every child to have an extraordinary day every day.

What We Offer It takes a village: Work alongside a multi-disciplinary network of Operations, Clinical, Quality, and Partner Support experts while accelerating your career through the 12-month CareTech Leadership Development Pathway.

A salary up to £50,000 DOE £5,000 welcome bonus paid on successful registration £5,000 annual bonus Eligible to be a member of the Company’s Management Incentive Plan Management Development Training Programme and continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy.

Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills.

To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business Additional Benefits: Competitive pay, pension scheme, and a range of benefits including: o Employee Assistance Service o Wellbeing Programme o Recommend a Friend scheme o Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out o Long Service Awards As a Registered Manager our expectation is that your home will be rated as at least “Good” by Ofsted This is a 2 bed Children’s Complex Care Ofsted regulated home where you will:

Develop Comprehensive Care Plans: Ensure each young person has a tailored plan that addresses their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.

Develop a great team: Working with the recruitment teams support, bring in the right people for your home to ensure your success.

Complete company induction and personal development plans, retaining a strong team to ensure familiar faces for the young people.

Foster Consultation: Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive.

Allocate Key Workers: Assign a Key Worker to each young person to implement their childcare plan.

Maintain High Standards: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with National Minimum Standards and the Home’s Statement of Purpose.

Handle Complaints and Concerns: Take responsibility for addressing any complaints or child protection concerns.

Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work in partnership with parents, carers, and other professionals to promote the welfare of young people.

Participate in Meetings: Attend and contribute to child care planning and review meetings as appropriate.

Embrace a safe culture: Ensure the children in your service are cared for at the best possible standard.

Effective Commercial Management of your home: Ensure you manage your home aligned to budget expectations.

Essential Requirements and Experience

Passionate about making the difference to the lives of young people in care.

Relevant Experience: At least 2 years in a position related to residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.

Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to start within 6 months of employment.

Knowledge: Understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.

Skills: Efficient in; planning, organizing, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.

Communication: Confidence in effective spoken and written communication.

Understanding Trauma: Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour.

Driving License: Full UK required.

Why Cambian?

• As part of the CareTech family, To be part of the most exciting Children's care team in the UK, to make a difference each day every day for the young people we support.

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